Description

3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived carboxylic acid derivative featuring a dichlorinated aromatic core. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API intermediate) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis, valued for its structural specificity. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthetic precursor in the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for anti-inflammatory or analgesic drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in academic and industrial research laboratories as a specialized reagent for constructing complex molecules, including chiral compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential precursor for synthesizing novel ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating specialty polymers or functional materials with specific aromatic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	119424-88-3
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	233.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)propanoic acid; 2,6-Dichloro-α-methylbenzenepropanoic acid; 3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-methylpropionic acid; β-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-α-methylpropionic acid; 2,6-Dichloro-α-methylhydrocinnamic acid; (RS)-3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; DL-3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for GMP-grade intermediates and research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.